Little Dandahra Creek walking track is the ideal way to get acquainted with the landscape of Gibraltar Range National Park. This superb walking track leads you past enormous granite outcrops, through montane heathlands and alongside pristine waterways. Take a break and soak in the cool running waters and natural pools of Little Dandahra Creek, where you'll feel dwarfed by the magnificent rocky landscape. Keep your binoculars close for birdwatching, there are many birds that feed and breed in the area.
This track is great for those looking to go hiking for the first time as it is quite an easy day's trek. Mulligans campground awaits you at the other end where you can set up a tent and put the billy on to boil.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Gibraltar Range National Park.
Little Dandahra Creek walking track is in the Dandahra precinct of Gibraltar Range National Park. To get there:From Glenn Innes, travel east towards Grafton on Gwydir Highway for 68km, then turn right and follow Mulligans Drive for 500m.From Grafton, drive west towards Glen Innes along Gwydir Highway for 92km, then turn left and follow Mulligans Drive for 500m. Parking Parking is available near Little Dandahra Creek walking track.
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The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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About the region
Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.
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Closest towns to this walk: Armidale, Ashford, Baryulgil, Dalmorton, Deepwater, Ebor, Emmaville, Ewingar, Glen Innes, Guyra, Inverell, Mount Mitchell, Tenterfield, Tingha
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